It Keeps Going and Going and ...

I SOs had better start stocking up on those energizer batteries. A mobile POS system that is battery powered has hit the marketplace.

Wincor Nixdorf, Inc., a provider of IT products and solutions to the retail and banking industries, recently introduced the BEETLE/Mobile POS system, which delivers extended battery life and serves multiple functions in retail stores. It incorporates a standard BEETLE system with DC power supply mounted on a cart and is powered by a standard 12-volt gel cell battery, delivering up to17 hours of continuous operation. The Mobile POS seamlessly connects to retail store networks using standard wireless LAN components from Symbol Technologies.

Wincor Nixdorf's BEETLE family of POS systems addresses the complete spectrum of customer touch points in the retail store environment. With solutions that encompass thin-client POS terminals, lean- and thick-client POS systems, kiosks, lottery terminals and mobile POS devices, the BEETLE family is a comprehensive POS product line.

An open design supporting commonality of components across the entire BEETLE family substantially simplifies software deployment and hardware maintenance, keeping costs down and productivity high. More than just PCs, BEETLE systems are rugged and designed to withstand the rigors of retail environments. All systems include standard retail interfaces, accept a wide range of peripherals and are compliant with established retail software standards.

"The Mobile POS is a versatile system that can meet a wide range of needs in a retail store," said Jeff Soisson, Vice President, Wincor Nixdorf Retail Solutions Group. "For example, Mobile POS systems can be deployed as additional cash registers in high-traffic areas on weekends, allowing a retailer to bring the store to the customers and greatly increase checkout times.

"The Mobile POS can also be configured to perform crucial back-office functions such as inventory and merchandise management. No other portable POS system offers this combination of flexibility, functionality and long battery life."

Wincor Nixdorf is one of the fastest-growing providers of IT products and solutions for the retail and banking industries. Wincor Nixdorf's offerings include hardware, application software, professional services and on-site support. Worldwide, Wincor Nixdorf is the third-largest provider of POS systems and automated teller machines, with more than 500,000 systems installed.

Its stable of solutions includes:

+ Point-of-sale (POS) systems

+ POS peripherals

+ POS applications

+ In-store kiosks/self-service merchandising

+ Back office hardware

+ Store automation design, integration and project management services

+ On-site, advanced exchange and depot maintenance services

Wincor Nixdorf operates in 40 countries and has more than 3,600 employees. Its corporate headquarters are in Germany, and its North American headquarters are in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.wincor-nixdorf.com/usa.